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Cowboys' Mazi Smith: Healthy again
Mazi Smith has progressed through the allergy issues he had been dealing with and participated in a mock game on Monday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.The problem that cropped up late last week was apparently a minor one, as Smith is already back in pads. He projects to play a significant role on the interior of Dallas' defensive line in 2024.
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Cowboys' Mazi Smith: Does not travel
Mazi Smith did not travel with the team to Las Vegas after suffering an allergic reaction Friday at training camp, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.Smith has not officially been ruled out for Saturday's preseason matchup with the Raiders, but given it is an exhibition contest, expect Dallas to err on the side of caution. The 2023 first-round pick is projected to start at defensive tackle next to Osa Odighizuwa this season.
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Cowboys' Mazi Smith: Seeing first-team reps
Mazi Smith appeared to be back to his usual playing weight on the first day of training camp practices Thursday, and he lined up as the 1-technique on the first-team defense, Nick Harris of DallasCowboys.com reports.The 26th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Smith had a rough rookie season due in part to a shoulder issue that required surgery in the offseason. He showed up at OTAs below his playing weight as he continued his recovery from the surgery, but the Michigan product looks to be 100 percent heading into camp. Dallas is looking for Smith to help anchor the middle of the defensive line in 2024 alongside Osa Odighizuwa.
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Cowboys' Mazi Smith: Recovered from shoulder injury
Mazi Smith has now recovered from a shoulder injury, Nick Harris of the Dallas Cowboys' official site reports.Smith underwent shoulder surgery earlier in the offseason but is now healthy again. The 23-year-old is set to potentially see a significant increase in the 287 snaps he logged on defense in his 2023 rookie campaign during the upcoming season.
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Cowboys' Mazi Smith: Still recovering from surgery
Mazi Smith is rehabbing his shoulder during OTAs, Nick Harris of the Dallas Cowboys' official site reports.Smith underwent surgery at the beginning of the offseason for an issue which plagued him during his rookie year, and he still seems to be bothered by it a couple months later. If and when he's healthy, he projects to play a significant role on Dallas' defensive line in 2024.
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Cowboys' Mazi Smith: Rehabbing from shoulder surgery
Mazi Smith is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery and is expected to be ready for training camp, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.Smith underwent the surgery shortly after the end of the 2023 season, and a four-to-six month recovery timeline puts him on track for training camp in July. The 2023 first-round pick only handled a depth role as a rookie, suiting up for all 17 games but playing just 287 defensive snaps.
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Cowboys' Mazi Smith: Doing just fine
Mazi Smith (knee) returned to practice Wednesday.Smith had been dealing with knee tendinitis and underwent a precautionary MRI, which didn't reveal anything additional. His ability to return to practice quickly should be good news for the rookie and the Dallas Cowboys' defensive line.
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Cowboys' Mazi Smith: Expected to be fine
The Dallas Cowboys are optimistic regarding Mazi Smith (knee) going forward after he underwent an MRI on Tuesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.Smith underwent the MRI due to general knee discomfort he has felt during camp. However, a source familiar with the situation has indicated, "he's fine." The team's first-round pick is expected play a key role on its defensive line this season, so expect the team to exercise caution in order to ensure his health for Week 1.
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Cowboys' Mazi Smith: Dealing with injury
Mazi Smith (knee) is not practicing Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.Smith has been battling tendinitis during camp and will be undergoing a precautionary MRI on his knee. The team's first-round selection in the 2023 Draft was expected to play a significant role in the interior of their defensive line. However, if the knee issue is limiting him in camp, it may impact his role to start the season, even if nothing serious comes back on the MRI.
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Cowboys' Mazi Smith: Lands in Big D
The Dallas Cowboys selected Mazi Smith in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 26th overall.Dallas adds one of the better pound-for-pound athletes in this class by scooping Smith out of Michigan. Smith was part of dominant defenses during his time in Ann Arbor and gained national notoriety when he was at the top of The Athletic's Bruce Feldman's "Freaks List" which shines a spotlight on college football's top workout warriors. Smith didn't just excel in the weight room, though, he collapsed pockets and swallowed up running backs over the last two seasons. Getting the 323-pound Smith in the middle of the Dallas defensive line will help free up the Cowboys' athletic linebackers to make plays.
Mazi Smith
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